Join us for an honest and empowering conversation with Chelsea Pottenger as she shares her journey from burnout to becoming one of Australia’s most sought-after wellbeing and mental fitness speakers. In this episode, Chelsea opens up about the true cost of ignoring your mental health, the red flags of burnout, and how we can all become more mindful high performers—without sacrificing our health, joy, or relationships.

With science-backed strategies and a passion for helping others, Chelsea invites us to take a fresh look at success, presence, and the daily rituals that help us thrive.

Watch the full episode to discover Chelsea’s daily non-negotiables, mindset resets, and how you can prevent burnout before it takes hold.

About our guest:

Chelsea Pottenger is a leading voice in mental health, resilience, and mindful high performance. After experiencing debilitating postnatal depression, she transitioned from corporate high-achiever to founder of EQ Minds, a global wellbeing platform helping organizations and individuals optimize mental fitness. Chelsea now speaks to thousands each year, working with brands like Google, eBay, and CBA. Her mission is to normalize mental health conversations and equip people with science-based tools to feel good and function at their best.

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Episode Highlights:

00:00 - Episode Trailer

00:19 - Why mental health doesn’t “look” a certain way

01:06 - How your body tells you you're burning out

02:09 - The three red flags of high-functioning burnout

03:11 - Awareness: The first step toward healing

04:26 - “I just can’t stop”: The burnout trap

05:04 - From exhausted to mindful high performer

06:33 - Sustained success without sacrificing yourself

08:13 - The cost of saying yes to the wrong opportunities

09:49 - Chelsea’s daily non-negotiables for wellbeing

11:34 - Managing anxiety with mindful rituals

12:50 - Why meditation is a must for mental clarity

13:44 - Normalizing postnatal depression and breaking stigma

14:17 - How open conversations create real change